South Asian · 10 min · Easy · 4 servings

Chana Chaat

Name: Chana Chaat
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 small red onion, finely diced; 1 tomato, diced; 1 small cucumber, diced; 1 green chili, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tsp chaat masala; ½ tsp ground cumin; ¼ tsp chili powder; 1 lemon, juiced; salt, to taste; handful pomegranate seeds, to serve; handful sev, to serve

A no-cook chickpea chaat that's tangy, fresh and ready in ten minutes. Chickpeas tossed with red onion, cucumber and tomato, brightened with lemon and chaat masala.

~230 cal per serving — Calories are approximate, per serving — a guide only.

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Plan it:

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Method

1
Combine the base
In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, red onion, tomato, cucumber and green chili.
2
Dress and toss
Add the chaat masala, cumin, chili powder, lemon juice and salt. Toss well.
3
Adjust
Stir in the cilantro. Taste and adjust the lemon and salt — it should be tangy and bright.
4
Top and serve
Top with pomegranate seeds and sev if using, and serve immediately.

Notes

No cooking, high protein, and ready in 10 minutes. Chaat masala is what gives it the signature tangy flavor — worth seeking out. Add the sev just before serving so it stays crunchy.

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Method

Combine the base

Dress and toss

Adjust

Top and serve

Notes